Dyson
Dyson Supersonic
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Ranked #5 in Hair Dryers
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
The 2016 original remains a mainstream top pick in 2026: still among the fastest dryers ever lab-tested, with excellent attachments and heat protection. It has been outclassed within Dyson's own range by the Nural, and at ~$429 the value is merely good rather than great.
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Key features
- ✓ Fastest drying times in comparative lab tests
- ✓ Intelligent heat control measured 40+ times per second
- ✓ Five magnetic attachments incl. flyaway and diffuser
- ✓ Motor-in-handle balance, 9 ft cord
- ✓ Quiet acoustically-tuned V9 motor
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Dyson Supersonic. Here's the stance each one takes.
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NBC Select Tops NBC Select's 2026 best hair dryers list - has every factor its consulted stylists say matters, with five attachments suiting all hair types. S Read → C 
CNN Underscored Recommended in the 2026 best hair dryers guide; consistently the fastest in comparative testing. A Read → T 
TechRadar Still rates the original Supersonic as excellent, though the Nural's scalp-sensing upgrades make it the better buy at similar money. A Read →